Spect
Spect, formerly known as EyeLogic, is a healthcare company based in Palo Alto, CA, specializing in value-based retinal screening to prevent blindness, particularly targeting diabetic patients globally.
Company Overview
Spect, previously known as EyeLogic, operates within the healthcare industry, focusing specifically on consumer health and wellness. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, the company also operates on a fully remote basis. Spect is a graduate of the Y-Combinator S17 batch and consists of a team of seven members. The company aims to address the risk of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), Glaucoma, and other eye diseases affecting 415 million diabetic patients globally.
Services
Spect offers value-based retinal screening integrated within primary care settings to prevent blindness. Utilizing a portable retinal camera, they enable screenings for Diabetic Retinopathy and other retinal eye diseases to be conducted by existing medical staff anywhere. Their human-in-the-loop assisted telemedicine platform ensures quick, dilated exams with gradability above 95%, and reports are generated within 24 hours by board-certified ophthalmologists. The company screens for multiple eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy and various stages of macular degeneration.
Technological Integration
Spect provides a vertically integrated platform designed to address all pain points associated with conventional retinal exams. This complete solution features a frictionless clinical workflow, graded reports returned within 24 hours, exams completed in under 3 minutes, and a high gradability rate of 95% on the first attempt. Additionally, virtual training can be completed in under 15 minutes, and the company offers complimentary device maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
Clinical Ecosystem and Compliance
Spect's clinical ecosystem prioritizes data privacy and security, evidenced by its FDA Registration (Class 2 Exempt), SOC 2 Type 1 Certification, HIPAA Compliance, and integration with EMR and EHR systems. These measures ensure that patient data is secure and accessible in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Deployment and Partnerships
Spect's solution is deployed nationwide across the United States, serving a variety of sectors including Direct Primary Care, Independent Physician Associations, Primary Care Clinics, Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers, Endocrinology, Community Partnerships, Indian Health, At-Home Health, Senior Care, and Employer-Based sectors. The company's extensive reach and diverse deployment strategies make it a significant player in the field of retinal screening and eye health.